Obituaries

Jul 5, 2025

Sergeant Lane J. Hellwig, 22, of Fort Greely, AK passed away on July 5, 2025.

He was born on January 14, 2003, in Freeport to Jeffrey and Tana (Cummins) Hellwig. Lane had a deep Christian faith. He loved to play soccer, go fishing and four-wheeling and watch movies. He also had a great love for cats (Nugget) and all kinds of...

Jul 18, 2025

Bradford Allen Duitsman, 74, of Freeport, IL passed away July 18, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 5, 1950 in Freeport, IL the son of Wendall and Dorothy (Eikamp) Duitsman. Brad served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from May 1971-May 1973. After serving in...

Jul 13, 2025

Karen S. (Sager) Glasgow 72, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at home from a short battle with Cancer. Karen married the love of her life Perry Glasgow on Sept. 4 , 1971 in Galena. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2005. Karen was born Sept. 14, 1952 in Freeport to Harold and Ellen (Leiby) Sager. On March...

Jul 13, 2025

Marilyn Denise Carter, 69, left her earthly home at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, July, 13, 2025 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born in Freeport, Illinois to Henry Sr. and Cynthia Mae Carter on February 5, 1956. She was the 5th of 7 siblings.

Marilyn professed her faith and hope in Christ at an early age on February...

Jul 10, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of David Williams Sr. 

January 26, 1940 – July 10, 2025

David Williams Sr. of Freeport, Illinois, born January 26, 1940, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Reverend O.T. Williams and Hallie Williams.

He was preceded in death by six siblings. He is survived by his wife Ardie Williams, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, friends, and a freezer probably still...

Jul 9, 2025

Wednesday July 9, 2025 Betty J. Tormohlen peacefully took her last breath and entered her eternal life, trusting her Heavenly Father completely. Betty was born May 5, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Leslie H. Magnuson and Blanche (Andrus) Magnuson. She was predeceased by her parents, her younger brother Lloyd Magnuson, and her husband of 57 years Paul H. Tormohlen. Betty...

Jul 3, 2025

Beverly Jane Maher, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village. She was born February 28, 1935 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of William and Gladys (Artz) Meckley. On September 1, 1955 she married Robert Maher. Robert passed away January 30, 2008. Beverly enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, word searches puzzles,...

Jul 1, 2025

Martin Leroy Genkinger, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born September 1, 1940 in Sterling, IL the son of Robert and Celia (Smith) Genkinger. Martin was a 1959 graduate of Forreston High school. On June 13, 1959 he married Linda Pierce in Forreston, IL. Martin was employed at Micro...

Jun 30, 2025

Lorna Jean Sullivan was reunited with her loving husband Kerry Edward Sullivan on Monday, June 30th, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on April 10, 1952, to Shirley Murial Stapley.

Lorna was raised by her mother with a strong faith that she practiced for her entire life. She attended Fitzgerald High School in Warren, MI and married Kerry on August...

Jun 30, 2025

Carol Margaret Dammann, 86, of Freeport rejoiced on Monday, June 30, 2025 as she went home to reunite with her beloved husband Hank, whom she said had been ‘calling’ for her. Carol was born September 10th, 1938, in Monroe, WI, to Peter and Hulda (Hutzel) Grossenbacher. She and her family were lifelong members of Bethany U.C.C.

On September 17th, 1960, Carol...

Jun 29, 2025

Cathy Jo Dean was surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to be with her lord and savior on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. She was born in Freeport IL on July 5, 1959, to Gerald and Mary Viola (Howe) Parriott.

Cathy practiced a lifelong Christian faith. She was a 1977 graduate of Freeport High School. Cathy worked many...

Jun 27, 2025

MaryBeth (Dahms) Coleman, 56, was called home to the Lord, on Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by family at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.

MaryBeth was born in Freeport, IL on August 28, 1968, the daughter of Lyle and Alice (Richtemeyer) Dahms. She was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1986, and the University...

Jun 26, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Thomas G. Moeller, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Freeport, passed away on June 25, 2025 in Tulsa, OK.

Tom was born in Freeport on July 18, 1944, the son of Raymond Johnson and Agnes Berger Moeller. He attended schools in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa before graduating from Marquette University in 1967 with a B.A. in psychology. After two years in the...

Jun 23, 2025

Rev. Ada Louise Euells, 87, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday June 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 22, 1938 in Grenada, MS the daughter of Gus Hardiman and Lula Reed-Williamson Hardiman. In May of 1976 she married Welton Euells in Mississippi. Ada was employed at Micro Switch in Freeport for 38 years....

Jun 20, 2025

Larry Carl Thompson, 87, of Ridott, IL passed away Friday June 20, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 23, 1937 in Freeport, IL the son of Carl and Berniece (Rutter) Thompson. Larry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. On February 16, 1963 he married Joy Louise Mordick at Second Presbyterian Church in...

Jun 15, 2025

Dorothy Ann Martin, 87, of Forreston, IL, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Madison, WI. She was born on August 14, 1937, in Winslow, IL, the daughter of Edward Harold and Charlotte E. (Metcalf) Paul. She married Lawrence (“Larry”) Martin on October 19, 1958, at Martintown Community Church.

Dorothy spent much of her life working for various manufacturing companies and...

Jun 14, 2025

Richard (Dick) Emmons Luthin was born August 8, 1929 in Hinsdale, Illinois and began his final journey June 14, 2025 in Freeport, Illinois. Dick was the son of Emmons F. and Ruth (Roberts) Luthin. Richard married Sally Rideout on June 28, 1952 in Freeport, Illinois.

Dick graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1947. He attended Lawrence College and graduated cum...

Jun 11, 2025

Rodney A Baker 69, departed this earthly life on June 11, 2025.

Rodney worked for the State of Illinois with Mentally disabled adults for over 33 years and had recently retired. He loved basketball and was an avid player. He played in many leagues in Freeport and Rockford. Known to many as "Hot Rod"!

Rodney was also a cyclist and participated in...

Jun 11, 2025

Betty J. Forrester, 94, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday June 11, 2025 at Winn Prairie. She was born October 17, 1930 in Rock Falls, IL the daughter of William and Elveta (Hamilton) Elgin. On February 26, 1965 she married Kenneth Forrester. Kenneth passed away January 23, 2003. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Betty will...